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WW2 - The Pacific War
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WW2 - The Pacific War

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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Fact-packed World War II book for teens & adults - a must read!55+ photographs to bring the stories to life!

WWII: The Pacific War - fire and fury on an epic scale. A battlefield of endless ocean and unforgiving islands. A fight to the death.

From the shocking ambush at Pearl Harbor to the desperate last stands at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, WWII: The Pacific War thrusts you into the heart of one of history's most brutal conflicts. Experience the raw courage of Marines storming blood-soaked beaches, the high-stakes duels between aircraft carriers, and the unrelenting jungle warfare where survival was never guaranteed.

Dive deep into the thrilling naval clashes, daring air raids, and brutal island-hopping campaign that pushed both sides to their limits. Witness the cunning strategies, heroic sacrifices, and devastating atomic conclusion that changed the world forever. Discover the battles, the leaders, and the fateful decisions that led to victory - and the nuclear age.

The Road to Pearl Harbor and why Japan attacked the United States. Japan's successful blitzkrieg across South East Asia and the Pacific in 1941. The breaking of the Japanese JN-25 naval code and the Battle of Midway. America's island-hopping campaign, the brutal reality of jungle warfare and Japanese Banzai charges. The grueling battle for Iwo Jima and the iconic image of U.S. soldiers raising the American flag. The Burma 'Death Railway', Bataan Death March and Hell Ships - Japan's war crimes. The bloodiest battle - Okinawa, and the key to the atomic bomb decision. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - the day the world changed.

Look out for amazing facts throughout the book with some incredible extra insights:

? DID YOU KNOW

More Japanese soldiers died from tropical diseases than from battle wounds. The U.S. used Navajo Code Talkers whose language-based code was never broken. Japanese General Kuribayashi warned before the war: "America is the last country in the world Japan should fight."

Riveting, relentless, and unforgettable - perfect for history enthusiasts, young adventurers, and anyone fascinated by the stories of war and courage.

The war was fought with bullets, but won with blood, sacrifice, and strategy. Are you ready to experience it?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
James Burrows
Country
United Kingdom
Date
15 September 2025
Pages
240
ISBN
9781917664103

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Fact-packed World War II book for teens & adults - a must read!55+ photographs to bring the stories to life!

WWII: The Pacific War - fire and fury on an epic scale. A battlefield of endless ocean and unforgiving islands. A fight to the death.

From the shocking ambush at Pearl Harbor to the desperate last stands at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, WWII: The Pacific War thrusts you into the heart of one of history's most brutal conflicts. Experience the raw courage of Marines storming blood-soaked beaches, the high-stakes duels between aircraft carriers, and the unrelenting jungle warfare where survival was never guaranteed.

Dive deep into the thrilling naval clashes, daring air raids, and brutal island-hopping campaign that pushed both sides to their limits. Witness the cunning strategies, heroic sacrifices, and devastating atomic conclusion that changed the world forever. Discover the battles, the leaders, and the fateful decisions that led to victory - and the nuclear age.

The Road to Pearl Harbor and why Japan attacked the United States. Japan's successful blitzkrieg across South East Asia and the Pacific in 1941. The breaking of the Japanese JN-25 naval code and the Battle of Midway. America's island-hopping campaign, the brutal reality of jungle warfare and Japanese Banzai charges. The grueling battle for Iwo Jima and the iconic image of U.S. soldiers raising the American flag. The Burma 'Death Railway', Bataan Death March and Hell Ships - Japan's war crimes. The bloodiest battle - Okinawa, and the key to the atomic bomb decision. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - the day the world changed.

Look out for amazing facts throughout the book with some incredible extra insights:

? DID YOU KNOW

More Japanese soldiers died from tropical diseases than from battle wounds. The U.S. used Navajo Code Talkers whose language-based code was never broken. Japanese General Kuribayashi warned before the war: "America is the last country in the world Japan should fight."

Riveting, relentless, and unforgettable - perfect for history enthusiasts, young adventurers, and anyone fascinated by the stories of war and courage.

The war was fought with bullets, but won with blood, sacrifice, and strategy. Are you ready to experience it?

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
James Burrows
Country
United Kingdom
Date
15 September 2025
Pages
240
ISBN
9781917664103